Still Moving Along!

So everything is still moving along pretty well!  The painters have started painting the rental downstairs (after 10 days of prep).  They really did a tremendous amount of sanding and fixing the old trim and walls.  At first we thought they were doing TOO good of a job, but we'll probably only do this once, so might as well do a good job.  Hopefully, they'll finish paiting soon and start on the floors.  The cabinets are almost installed in the rental and appliances are being delivered tomorrow!  The bathrooms are done (guess it's time to buy toilets and vanities).  The tile guys did a really great job.  We're so happy with the tile work that's been done.

Upstairs, the second group of drywallers were fired today.  Apparently, it was quite the scene.  The contractor wasn't happy with the job they were doing, so he asked them to leave.  Hopefully, third time's a charm with the next group he gets. 

There's been some work being done on the front as well.  They had to take the big tree out.  I guess the tree roots were causing the cement retaining wall to break open.  They just finished re-doing that retaining wall today and it looks great.  Here's a peek:

I can't wait for the metal fence to come down.  Several neighbors have asked if that's coming down!  It's the eyesore of the property still!  The contractor likes it for now as another layer of locks to get into the house. 

This weekend, we're doing a massive shopping trip!  We need a list of stuff to finish up the rental: countertop, vanities, light fixtures, toilets, misc hardware like toiletpaper holder, towel racks, etc.

Also, the 'warehouse' party was a success last Saturday night.  We had the music pretty loud and you weren't able to hear it from outside OR next door.  Of course we had to test it.   The toilet got installed Saturday morning, just in time.

We also signed leases for both units this week.  This is really happening!